When using any teaching strategy, teachers should (1) help students to understand why a strategy is useful, and (2) describe explicitly how the strategy should be used. Teacher demonstration, modeling, and follow-up independent practice are critical factors for success. Student discussion following strategy instruction is also helpful.

Each strategy in the library includes:

Instructions on how to use the strategy

Downloadable templates

Examples

Recommended children's books to use with the strategy

Differentiation for second language learners, students of varying reading skill, students with learning disabilities, and younger learners

Supporting research

Which strategy?

The chart below lists all of the strategies currently in our library, with guidance on when to use each strategy. It allows you to see right away if a particular strategy should be used before, during, and/or after reading.